Oregon Approves $23M for Redmond Village for Formerly Homeless

The 75-home community will provide affordable housing and on-site services for those transitioning out of homelessness.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 9:50pm

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The Oregon Housing & Community Service's Housing Stability Council has unanimously approved $23 million in funding for Mountain View Community Development to build a 75-home village in Redmond, Oregon for formerly homeless individuals, including those with disabilities. The project will provide affordable housing, community spaces, and on-site support services on 9.5 acres leased from Deschutes County.

Why it matters

This project represents a comprehensive approach to addressing homelessness in the region, providing not just housing but also the necessary services and community support to help formerly homeless individuals successfully transition to permanent, stable living situations. It's an example of how state and local governments can collaborate with nonprofit organizations to deliver innovative solutions to complex social challenges.

The details

The village will include 68 affordable homes where residents will pay a portion of their income as rent, as well as some market-rate homes to create a mixed-income community. In addition to the housing, the development will feature dedicated office space for staff, flexible community spaces, laundry facilities, green spaces, community gardens, and a nearby bus stop for resident use.

  • The Housing Stability Council unanimously approved the funding on March 6, 2026.
  • Mountain View Community Development expects to break ground on the project in 2026.

The players

Mountain View Community Development

A nonprofit organization that empowers people to leave homelessness by providing safe community, personalized case management, and pathways to permanent housing.

Oregon Housing & Community Service's Housing Stability Council

The state agency that unanimously approved $23 million in funding for the Redmond village project.

Deschutes County

The county that has leased 9.5 acres of land near the Redmond Airport to Mountain View Community Development for the village project.

Ed Fitch

The mayor of Redmond who asked Mountain View Community Development to research how the leased property could be used to address homelessness in the area.

Kristy Willard

A member of the Housing Stability Council who praised the village project as an impressive example of a real solution for stable housing paired with supportive services.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled about this decision and grateful to the Housing Stability Council. We've learned from our Safe Parking & Microshelters participants that there simply isn't enough housing that they can afford, even though they can pay something in rent. The state's funding commitment will help us not only build the village and its infrastructure but operate it for 20 years. We're thankful that the state of Oregon is committed to helping our unhoused neighbors.”

— Rick Russelll, Executive Director, Mountain View Community Development

“This development really does show what a real solution would look like for stable housing paired with supportive services. I really am super impressed with reading up on this project, so kudos to the developer on this. This is what (Permanent Supportive Housing) to me should look like …”

— Kristy Willard, Member, Housing Stability Council

“Solving the affordability crisis Oregonians are facing demands that we address housing supply. In all corners of the state, we need to be united in delivering solutions that ensure every Oregonian has a safe, decent, and affordable place to live.”

— Andrea Bell, Executive Director, Oregon Housing & Community Services

What’s next

The village project now moves into the eligibility process, where final funding will be established. Mountain View Community Development expects to break ground on the project in 2026.

The takeaway

This collaborative effort between state and local government, a nonprofit organization, and the community demonstrates how innovative, comprehensive solutions can be developed to address the complex challenge of homelessness. The Redmond village project provides a model for how to deliver affordable housing, support services, and a sense of community to help those transitioning out of homelessness achieve long-term stability.